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Wonderful Songjiang Hotel by Atkins

Located within a wonderful water-filled quarry in the Songjiang, China, this hotel covers 400-bed room plus underwater public areas and guestrooms. The design adopting sustainable concept by utilizing green roofing and geothermal energy extraction. “An aquatic theme runs through the…

Sinosteel International Plaza in Tinajin

As it’s still under construction, we’re sure that the Sinosteel International Plaza is not part of the Summer Olympic building series in China. This plaza was designed by Beijing-based architects MAD and the completion is expected due in the next…

Vila Isabella in Finlandia

Designed by Brasil Arquitetura, the Villa Isabella covers 330 m2 floor area which the construction was completed last year. As mentioned by the architects, this building is integrated to the landscape according to the seasons. Its integration into the landscape…

Ocean Dome in Japan

I have ever heard about Ocean Dome some times ago, but this time I get clearer persepctive view. Located in the Seagaia Resort, Japan, the dome is mentioned as the largest indoor water park ind the world. It features a…

Tulou Chinese Architecture

Mentioned as a good example of sustainable architecture, the Tulous Chinese architecture are constructed with rocks, bamboo, reeds, and wood. All material are local-made and natural. Tulou are traditional communal residences in the Fujian province of Southern China, often of…

Beijing Olympic 2008 Goes Beyond Architecture

(Photo credit: Peter Parks | AFP/Getty Images) Along with new mega buildings include Bird’s Nest stadium, Aquatic Center, and the 3 million Beijing’s futuristic new airport terminal designed by British architect Norman Foster, the government of China is also trying…

Short Documentary: Surreal Islands of Dubai

This short-documentary of Surreal Islands of Dubai is recently produced at Current TV. It’s all about the incredible economic prosperity and amazing surreal architecture of Dubai. In this piece, they visit some of the movers and shakers in the real…